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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Incident, n.2 Short for incident diligence: see Incedent,adj. c. —a1633 Hope Major Pract. II. 272.
If the wreitt belong not to him, [the party] will gett ane incident at his instance against all havers of the saids evidents. .to compeir. .and produce the saids evidents Ib.
Incidents should not be granted except [etc.]
